20' SeaCraft - better w/ or w/o a bracket ???

[keywasted]

I'm looking at several 20 seacrafts in my area, all have been restored. The 1989 has a 2001 150 Fitch w/o bracket. The 1974 has a '94 200 Merc and a 25" transom. The 1973 has a '96 Merc 200 w/ bracket.

I'm looking at all of them this weekend and i was wondering if the 20 foot seacrafts perform better with or with out a bracket? Are there any differences in the model years as to quality, features, etc.?

Looking forward to being a full boat owning member...

Maurice.

P.S. I looked at some 23's and they are a little big on the trailer for what i'm looking for.